Combined washtub and sink unit



March 19, 19 29. I SCHQEN I 1,705,880

COMBINED WASHTUB AND SINK UNIT Filed Dec- 1927 2 Sheets-Sheet l BY; i

ATTOR EV March 19, 1929.

L. SCHOEN COMBINED WASHTUB AND SINK UNIT Filed Dec. 9, 1927 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR AM ATTORNEY Patented Mar. 19, 1 929.

LOUIS SCHOEN, F BRONX, NEW'YORK.

COMBINED WASHTUIB AND SINK UNIT.

Application filed. December 9, 1927. Seria1 No. 238,826.

My invention relates to a combined waS'htub and movable sink arranged to secure economy of space in kitchens, laundry rooms and the like and more particularly to a combined washtub and laterally swingable sink, wherein each is adapted to be used independently of the other, and a single pair of faucets provided to supply water to the tub and to the sink, respectively.- 7

()ne of the objects of my-invention is to provide a vertically and laterally movable sink, adapted to'lit into and form a closure for the tub, and, infthis position, to be at a convenient height for using the sink, andmeans for lifting the sink vertically'out of and above the tub, and whereby the sink may be swung on a pivot laterally to expose l the top of the tub.

Another ob e ct of the invention is to provide the sink with independent; drainage means, said means including a telescoping sleeve pipe, whereby the sink may be raised vertically, the sleeve pipe serving asa' pivot in the lateral movement of the sink, without disengaging the drain for the sink. Other objects of the invention are'to incorporate a hamper for soiled clothes with the tub, and also to provide that a cover for the hamper, which is also a cover for the sink operating means, and supports the sink in its laterally moved position. v Another object'of he invention is 'to secure greater economy of space and a better disposition of equipment than heretofore, by

providing a single unit comprising a wash tub, a vertically and-laterally movable sink fitting therein, a pivoted washboard are ranged in said tub, and a clothes hamper.

WVith the above and oth'er'objects in view, my invention consists in the parts, improve out hereinafter. 1

Referring now to the drawings:

Figure 1, is a top plan View, illustrating the sink in its laterally moved position, supported by the hamper.

Figure 2, is a front elevation, partly in section, showing the sink moved away from the tub, supported by the hamper, and the means for lifting the sink.

Figure 3, is a side view showin the sink lifted out of the tub, about to be swung laterally away from the tub, and the washboard in place for use in the tub.

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7- 7 of Figure 4.

' Figure 4:,is a top plan view,vshowing the sink in place in the tub and the means for lifting the sink, the cover section 'of the hamper being shown in its open position in Figure 5, is a front elevation, showmg.

the sink fitting into the tub, the hamper ar- UMTED SLPA OFFICE-I ranged adjacentto the tub, showing also 111 dotted lines, the means. for-lifting the j Figure 6, is a side elevation, showingfthe sink httlng nto the tub, and the means for lifting the sink. 7

sink andthe independent drain for the sink.

Figure 7, is a detail sectionalview show- 4 ing the lifting means for the sink passing through the perforated cornerpieoe of the sink and the telescoping sleeve drain for the sink; the section In the drawings, the tub videdwith a drain 2. Behind and above the tub, mounted on the wall, issplashboard being, taken on line 1, is shown pro- 1 3, through which project faucets 4. -A vertically movable and laterally swinging sink 5, is provided. This sink is suitably tapered so that its" body portion fits within the tub and its front and side walls are flanged as at 6, to rest upon the front and side walls of the tub andto be supported thereby.

Means are provided for lifting the sink vertically'out of and above the tub, so that thesink may be swung laterally away from the tub. v i

As illustrated, see particularly Figures 3 and 6, a handle 7, having lever arm 8,-1s pivoted by means of pivot'pin 10, to'the side of the tub 1. By a pin and slot conders or collars 15, above and below the nection 11, lever arm -8 is connected to a vertically extending elbow arm .12, see'Figs cornerpiece to prevent vertical movement of the hook inthe cornerpiece. Hook 13, acts to lift the sink out of the tub and also serves as apivot member aboutwhich the sink may be swung laterally. It will thus be seen that the downward movement of handle 7, will raise lever arm 8, elbow arm 12 and hook 13, so that the sink will be lifted vertically out of and above the tub. The sink may then be swung laterally, by hand, about the hook member 13, pass ng through the cornerpiece of the sink, placing the tub ready for use and allowing the same faucets a, which supplied-the sink with water to new supply the tub.

ldeans are provided for providing the sink with an inde endent drain, the said means being arranged so that the sink may be raised vertically and swung laterally away from the tub, about the drain, without disengaging the drain for the sink.

In the form of the invention illustrated,

the tub 1, is provided with a drain conduit 16, extending upward into the tub, at the rear thereof, and adjacent the sideof the tub on which the sink lifting means are arranged, this drain either standing in the corner of the tub or passing within the thickness of the tub wall. A sleeve drain pipe 17, carried by the sink is arranged to telescope with said drain conduit 16. By this means the sink may, by its lifting means, be lifted vertically out of and above the tub, the sleeve pipe sliding upward in relation to the drain conduit, and the sink to be swung laterally, the telescopic drain also serving as a pivot, without disengaging the drain for the sink.

Means are provided, additional to and arranged alongside of the tub for supporting the sink horizontally after it has been swung away from the tub.

In the form of the invention illustrated, I provide a hamper 18, comprising a bottom compartment and a vertical compartment, and a cover section 19, built with the tub, beneath and alongside of the tub. Cover section 19, is hinged at 20, so that it may be swung open to permit access to the lifting means. \Vhen closed, cover section 19 is secured to vthe vertical. compartment of hamper 18, by means of latch 21, and normally encloses the sink lifting means, and closes the top entrance to the hamper. Cover section 19, is also provided at 22, with a cutout portion through which the vertically extending elbow arm 12 of the lifting means projects and operates. When section 19 is opened, the lifting means may be operated and the sink raised, after which the section is closed and the sink. is swung about laterally to rest on and be supported by the cover section or by the entire hamper, The hamper is of a width sullicient to firmly support the sink in its moved position. Sink 5, is provided with a latch 23, for engaging the top of the hamper and locking the sink in its moved position. The bottom coinpartmentof tl e hamper which extends beneath the tub forming an enclosure for the space beneath the tub, between the tub and the floor, is provided with a door 24, hinged at 25, through which the clothes may be withdrawn as desired.

The fixed part of the hamper is formed by walls suitably secured to or united with the tub, these wallsenclosing all the spacesection or cover is open, clothes can be dropped into the hamper and will fall to the bottom. On opening the door 24-, the clothes thus introduced can be drawn over into the part of the hamper'cabinet beneath the tub, or clothes can be put in through this doorway. The vertical portion of the hamper, at the side of the tub, does not take upmnch room and even a very small kitchon or kitchenette will accommodate the combina'tion unit.

in the form of the invention illustrated, tub 1, has its front wall recessed as at26, and in. the depression thus formed, is pivoted a washboard 27, which may be formed of a sheet of metal corrugated in its body and provided with side flange Washboard 27, see Figure 8, is mounted below the top of the tub and is provided with legs 28, pivoted at 29, to the side flanges of the board.

When the tub is in use, the washboardis' swung out on its pivot, away from the front wall of the tub, so that the legs will rest on the bottom of the tub, at the rear bottom corner region. After use the legs are swung about their pivots a ainst the sides of the board and the board returned to itsposition in the depression 26, so that the gwashboard "will be out of the way and also in order that the tub may receive the body portion of the sink, without interference by the wash board.

Wl'ien the sink is disposed at one side of the tub, clothes which have been washed in sink fitting said tub and, forming a closure therefor, and means engaging said sink about which the sink may be swung'on a pivot, laterally away from the tub.

2. in combination, a washtub, a movable sink fitting said tub and forming a closure therefor, means engaging said sink about whim the sink maybe swung, on a pivot,

laterally away from the tub, and additional means for supporting the sink in its laterally moved position. I

3. In, combination, a washtub, a Yvertically and laterally movable sink fitting into and forming a closure for said tub, means I engaging the sink for lifting it vertically out of and abovethe tub, said means including a pivot member, so that the sink may be swung laterally away from the tub.

elbow arm to the lever arm and to the sink, .so as to lift the sink vertically, said hi s means including a: pivotv enabling the sink to be swung laterally away from the tub. ,I

6. In combination, a washtub, a vertically and laterally movable sink fitting into said cornerpiece, and lifting means including a pivot member for lifting the sink vertically out of and above the tub, said pivot member passing through the perforated cornerpiece of the sink, sothat the sink may be swung laterally away from thetubr tub, said sink provided with a perforated cornerpiece, a handle and lever arm pivotally connected to said tub, a vertically extending elbow arm, a pinand slot connection between said lever arm and elbow arm, and a hook member carried by the elbow arm, passing through the perforated cornerpiece of the sink, so that the sink may be lifted vertically out of and above the tub, said hook member serving as a pivot so as to enable the sink to be swung laterally away. from the tub.

8. In combination, a washtub, a vertically and laterally movable sink fitting into said tub and forming a closure therefor, means for lifting said sink vertically out of and above the tub, and a drain-pipecarried by the sink, arranged in one corner thereof,

said drain pipe serving as a pivot aboutwhich the sink may be swung laterally away from the tub.

9. In combination, a W&Sht11b,t vertically and laterally movable sink fitting into said tub and forming a closure therefore, means for lifting said sink vertically out of and above the tub, a drain conduit in a corner of the tub, and a drain pipe carried by the sink telescoping with said drain conduit,

said pipe adapted to slide upward when the sinkis lifted vertically. and-the telescopic construction affording a pivot about which the sink maybe swunglaterally away from the tub.

10. In combination, awashtub,-a vertically and laterally movablesink fitting into said tub, means including a vertically rcciprocableelbow arm and a member conlifting the sink verticallyout of and above said tub, a drain conduit mounted in and ro ectin inward in. said tub a drain )i e carried by the sink telescoping with said drain conduit, said member and pipe serving nected to said arm for engaging the sink and as pivot means about which the sink may be swung laterally away from the tub.

11. In combination, a washtub, a movable sink, forming a closure therefor, said sink adapted to be moved laterally away from the tub toexpose the tub, and a sinksupporting member associated-with said tub, upon which the sink restsand is supported in laterally moved position. i

' 12. In combination, a washtub, a laterally movable sink forming a .closure therefor,

and, a sink supporting member associated "with said tub, upon which the sink rests and said tub, means for lifting said sink ver- 7. In combination, a washtub, a vertically and laterally movable sink fitting into said the sink lifting means,said cover section serving as a supporting member upon which the'sink rests and is supported in its lat erally swung position.

, 14;.In combination, a washtub, a movable sink fitting into said tub, means for lift- 'means for swinging said sink laterally on a pivot, away from the tub to expose the tub, tub, said sink provided wlth a perforated ing the sink vertically out of and above the tub, pivot means about which the sink may be swung laterally away from the tub, and avhamper' associated with said tub for supporting the sink in its laterally swung posi tion.

, 15. In combination, a washtub, a movable sink fitting into said tub, means for lifting the sink vertically out of and above the tub, pivot means about which the sink may be swung laterally away from the tub, and a hamper associated with saidtub, said hamper having a hinged cover section, normally enclosing the sink lifting means, said cover section adapted to support the sink in its laterally swung position.

16. In combination, a washtub, a laterally movable sink, fitting said tub, and a I hamper associated with said tub, said hamper comprising a bottom compartment having walls enclosing the space beneath the tub, between the tub and the floor, and a vertical compartment having walls contiguous with and enclosing a space adjacent to the side of the tub, said vertical sec tion serving to support the sink in its laterally moved position.

17 .ln combination, a washtub, a vertically and laterally movable sink, fitting into said tub, means for lifting said sink vertically, so that the sink may be moved laterally, a hamper associated with said tub, said hamper comprising a bottom compartment having wallsenclosing the space beneath the tub, and a vvertical compartment having walls contiguous with and enclosing a space adjacent the side of the tub, and a hinged cover section for said vertical compartment, said cover section normally enclosing the sink littin g means and adapted to swing horizontally. to expose the same for operation, said cover section also serving to support the sink in its laterally moved position.

1 18. In combination, a washtub, a vertically and laterally movable sink fitting into 1 vided with a hinged cover section, a handle and lever arm pivotally connected to said tub and normally enclosed by the cover sec 'tion of said hamper, a vertically extending elbow arm connected to said lever arm and projecting through a cutout portion of the cover section of the hamper, a hook member carried by said elbow arm, passing through the perforated cornerpiece of the sink, and means for securing the hook member against vertical movement in the cornerpiece. p w

In testimony whereof I aliiX my signature.

LOUIS SGHOEN. 

